About Batyr

batyr is a ‘for purpose’ preventative mental health organisation, created and driven by young people, for young people. We run programs that help smash the stigma surrounding mental health and empower young people to reach out for support. We help create supportive communities.

We are an energetic, fun and dynamic team who are passionate about changing the way we speak about mental health. Excitingly, we are on the hunt to build our team with even more passionate, skilled and driven people to continue to develop our high-performance culture and expand the reach and impact of batyr. If you want a workplace where you can bring all of your full, weird and wonderful self to the office each day, this is the place.

working with us

At batyr, we care deeply about those we welcome into our work-family and do our best to support our team. We do this by:

• Providing all permanent staff with a wellbeing budget that you can use on a gym membership, a new surfboard, pottery classes, music lessons, a spa treatment, a new book… almost whatever you need to help keep you feeling good
• Providing wellbeing sessions and ongoing professional development, including Mental Health First Aid accreditation
• Wellbeing leave - your personal leave doesn’t just have to be for sick days, at batyr you can also use this leave to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Mid-year and start-of-year retreats
• Flexible working arrangements
• 3 weeks paid parental leave + other entitlements
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 pa - because we’re a not for profit, you can choose to receive a proportion of your wage as a reimbursement of personal expenses, with no income tax payable on this money
• A bring your own device policy, with reimbursements for using your own phone and computer

batyr is committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, inclusive environment for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity. We believe that everyone’s voice is valid and worthy of being heard and because of this we strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those from minority or marginalised communities.

about you

You care deeply about work with purpose - and appreciate the nuances of leading a team who bounce out of bed without coffee every day because they are fuelled by a passion to make a meaningful difference. You’re a catalyst who gets things done through others, motivating them to not only achieve great things but have a brilliant time doing it. You’re also no stranger to thinking and working strategically; looking at the big picture to discover how you can move the work of your organisation forward through considered actions, new opportunities and relationships.

As with all of our employees, you will have an active interest in tackling the stigma in young people around mental health, and are aligned to batyr’s five values; empathy, inclusivity, balance, positivity and boldness.

position summary

batyr has moved from strength to strength over the last 10 years, growing from a small Sydney based team to an organisation with national presence and reach. We are continuing to grow within each region, receiving increased recognition as experts in the preventative and educational mental health space. This role is pivotal to the overall success and growth of batyr.

The State Manager Vic/SA will be responsible for the direct support, guidance and growth of the team and programs within their region. This includes the oversight of booking, staffing and delivery of batyr@school programs, strengthening current university partnerships while continuing the growth of the batyr@uni program through new partnerships and pursuing opportunities for funding and collaborative partnerships within the region.

The State Manager will work with other State Managers to support national consistency in high impact program delivery and oversee the quality communication between the regional team and the broader batyr team. They will ensure the operations and processes within the region are efficient and effective. Balancing the support and guidance of a high performing team that are delivering on targets whilst thinking strategically and working with batyr’s Partnership team to increase fundraising opportunities will be key to the success of the role.

The State Manager Vic/SA will report directly to the Head of Programs based in Sydney.

All candidates will need to hold a current Working with Children Check and Police Check, or be willing to obtain these within one (1) month of starting the role.

key responsibilities

• Together with the Head of Programs, and within the objectives of the organisation, develop a clear strategy and targets for the Vic/SA team across schools, universities, workplaces and community to drive growth for batyr in the region, along with revenue growth
• Ensure all strategic and operational targets within the region are met while developing processes and supporting the team to reach their key deliverables
• Create and oversee a high performance and values focused team, supporting the day to day operations as required, and ensuring individual and team growth and development is supported
• Ensure the region’s expenses and decisions are in line with the organisation’s budget
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with a range of external stakeholders that offer collaboration and create opportunities for batyr to better serve young people and the community
• Work alongside the partnerships team to create and secure new funding opportunities for the region in line with organisational strategic targets and oversee associated projects that arise
• Ensure the successful delivery of funded projects and activities in the region
• Ensure the Head of Programs is informed on the quality of batyr’s programs, the successes/challenges within the region and the important factors influencing it

essential selection criteria

• Active interest in tackling the stigma around mental health
• An understanding of the mental health care system and/or secondary and tertiary education systems
• Experience in the oversight and rollout of program and service delivery
• Outstanding communicator, both orally and written
• Proven ability in managing relationships with external stakeholders
• Oversight in various aspects of project management including development, maintenance and evaluation
• Proven experience in managing budgets effectively
• Proven ability to motivate, guide and support a high performing team
• Clearly displayed experience in fundraising, sales and/or business development

desirable selection criteria

• Experience working in the mental health sector, with an understanding of the key drivers to success in preventative education
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Full drivers licence

to apply

Please click Apply Now and follow the instructions.

batyr is a safe and inclusive workplace. Those from minority or marginalised communities are particularly encouraged to apply. This includes, but is definitely not limited to, people with a lived-experience of mental ill health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.

A full position description is attached.